Prologue

The Shadowhunter Academy. A secret school hidden away in the mountains of Idris. Beyond its walls some of the greatest young Shadowhunters are made. Taught to fight, train, and survive in a world that's filled with evil things. A world that's haunted 17-year-old Rem Cartwright ever since the day her older brother William was slain by the greater demon Azazel, before her very eyes. Since that day so long ago, Rem made a vow to avenge his death. Quickly taking up classes at the Academy, as the days get shorter and the nights get longer, Rem quickly discovers what it truly means to love, lose, and be betrayed. She learns who you can trust, and just who'd be happy to stab a seraph blade between your shoulder blades the second you turn around.